Export of plastic products witnesses nearly 30pc rise
Business Desk :The export of plastic products has witnessed an uptrend as its earnings reached $57.06 million in the first five months (July-November) of the...
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Thailand eyes FTA; shipping routes with Bangladesh
Business Desk :Thai Ambassador to Bangladesh Makawadee Sumitmor has said a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with Bangladesh is under consideration while more cost-effective sea...
FBCCI preparing 10-year master plan to develop trade and economy
Economic Reporter :The Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) has announced that the trade body has been preparing a 10-year master plan...
MetLife BD launches 24/7 digital service
Business Desk :Insurance company MetLife Bangladesh has launched a Smart Customer Portal to offer its digital services to its customers round the clock.The portal can...
IMF may lower growth projections as Omicron spreads rapidly
Reuters :The International Monetary Fund is likely to lower its global economic growth estimates due to the new omicron variant of the coronavirus, the global...
Runner motorcycles installments can pay through Nagad
Business Desk :Nagad users can now pay all kinds of bill including installments of Runner Automobiles. Customers also can enjoy EMI facilities by using the...
‘Women’s active participation a must to implement future economic plan’
Business Desk :Larger participation of women in the workforce is a key factor to attaining future economic and development goals, FBCCI President Md Jashim Uddin...
Investment proposals grow 46.33pc in July-Sept
Business Desk :The investment proposals registered by Bangladesh Investment Development Authority (BIDA) grew by 46.33 per cent in July-September 2021.This is a marked improvement from...
Global tax deal leaves billion-dollar loopholes
Reuters :Leaders of the world’s largest economies hailed a recent agreement to overhaul global corporate tax rules as key ensuring multinationals paid their fair share...